2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Leg brace
ca. 1940
2002.76
Leather, metal
Used By: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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Brush

Brush
Object name 
Brush
Date 
1790-1820
Medium 
Ivory, hair
Dimensions 
Overall: 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 24.1 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description 
Ivory brush with oblong head that holds hair bristles engraved with torso of bearded male figure holding a snake and a club; oblong handle marked with probable maker's mark.
Object Number 
INV.655a
Marks 
stamped: on handle: "LECOMTE"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.